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Pack timber or wood products for despatch

Pack timber or wood products for despatch

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2271
State Code
OFD25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and pack timber or wood products for routine and special orders and to modify packing in response to order changes in readiness for despatch to customers.The unit applies to individuals who pack timber or wood products in a timber or wood products factory setting.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to pack timber or wood products orders
  • 1.1 Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Select and use personal protective and safety equipment appropriate to work requirements
  • 1.3 Assess strength, flexibility and liability to damage of timber or wood products to be packed
  • 1.4 Ensure sizes and weights of planned pack are consistent with handling systems at despatch and delivery site
  • 1.5 Communicate information with relevant personnel, as required, according to workplace procedures
2. Pack timber or wood products orders
  • 2.1 Select packing material to suit specific order requirements
  • 2.2 Apply packing methods according to relevant regulations and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Use stacking, bracing and strapping methods to provide strength and minimise damage during transport
  • 2.4 Apply labelling methods according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Minimise and deal with bracing and strapping waste material according to workplace procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental protection requirements
  • 2.6 Report and rectify pack handling problems or product damage resulting from packing process
3. Modify packing of timber or wood products in response to order changes
  • 3.1 Determine changes to type or quantity of timber or wood products to be packed
  • 3.2 Review or alter transport packing methods
  • 3.3 Report changes that may result in potential major problems with the customer
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL70 FWPCOT2231 Pack products Unit of competency